Our Therapists

When you work with one of us, you work with all of us. We are a diverse team of therapists who partner together. Our collaborative approach of sharing knowledge and skills ensures the best possible outcomes. 

Please note that not all listed therapists are taking new clients at this time.

daniela van pelt therapist
Daniela Van Pelt, M.S.W., LCSW
  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Daniela Van Pelt is a bilingual (Spanish-English) therapist who is passionate about partnering with adults of all backgrounds struggling with anxiety-based and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Prior to joining The Family Institute, Ms.

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therapist aaron cohn
Aaron Cohn, Ph.D., LMFT
  • Clinical Lecturer
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies
Locations:
Teletherapy, Evanston
Dr. Aaron Cohn’s clinical work focuses on neurodiverse couples, especially couples in which at least one partner has ADHD or ADD. Other areas of focus include: LGBTQIA+ couples and individuals, people in creative, academic, or highly technical professions, people in relationships involving…
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Quyen Do
Quyen Ai Do, Ph.D., LPC
  • Postdoctoral Clinical Scholar Fellow
Types of Therapy:
CBT-informed, Couple Therapy, DBT-informed, Humanistic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Dr. Quyen Ai Do, Ph.D., LPC (she/her) received her doctorate in Psychology at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr.

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David Taussig
David E. Taussig, LCSW, LMFT
  • Core Faculty, Marriage & Family Therapy Program
  • Clinical Lecturer
  • Senior Therapist
  • Primary Branch: MSMFT On-Campus
Types of Therapy:
Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, Integrative Systemic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy
Meet David
Chris Rodgers
Chris Rodgers, M.S.W.
  • Staff Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Brief Consultation (1-6 Sessions), CBT-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couple Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies, Narrative Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago

Christopher Rodgers, MSW – graduated from Florida State University with his Masters degree in Social Work and is currently pursuing his LCSW designation.

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Jenny White
Jenny White, M.S.W., LCSW
  • Therapist
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT-informed, Family Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
Locations:
Teletherapy, Chicago, Evanston

Jenny is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois and her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Hope College.

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Our Locations

We have several satellite locations in addition to our four main facilities.